Skin ulcers can take a very long time to heal. If left untreated, they can become infected and cause other medical complications. These ulcers can form on any area of the skin. Depending on the type, ...

A new digital wound care module assists clinicians in selecting appropriate dressings and generating standardized treatment ...

Professor Gideon Wasserberg at UNC Greensboro has been awarded a prestigious $3.7 million National Institutes of Health R01 ...

Foot sores that don't heal can be a sign of serious health problems. Learn about 5 common diseases that cause painful ulcers and how to spot them early. Foot sores and ulcers are not only a matter of ...

People who have an inflammatory bowel disease like ulcerative colitis often have problems caused by inflammation in other parts of their bodies. One of these is a skin condition called pyoderma ...

Skin tuberculosis is just one of the ways that this bacterial infection can affect your body. While less contagious than some types of tuberculosis, it can still be spread from person to person. Skin ...

“[…] the results of this study indicate that pioglitazone might be useful in treating refractory skin ulcers, a typical condition that reduces the quality of life ...

Leukocytoclastic vasculitis (LCV) is an inflammation in small blood vessels that leads to tissue destruction. It can affect the skin, heart, lungs, gastrointestinal tract, and other organs. Possible ...

Sara Moniuszko is a health and lifestyle reporter at CBSNews.com. Previously, she wrote for USA Today, where she was selected to help launch the newspaper's wellness vertical. She now covers breaking ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Called the “zombie drug,” a sedative that causes skin ulcers and severe open wounds has been found in the illicit drug supply in West Michigan. Dealers mix xylazine, also ...